Kingsgrave
Last updated: 2025-06-08
- Appealing pixel art and satisfying character progression.
- Nostalgic Zelda/Metroidvania-like gameplay experience.
- Good value for its price.
- Lacks guidance and clear direction for players.
- Underdeveloped story and unengaging puzzles.
- Clunky and unenjoyable combat system.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 213
- Helpful reviews
- 86%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 14%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 66%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 34%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 305
- Negative points
- 325
- Gameplay points
- 105
- Perf. points
- 15
- Rec. points
- 133
- Misc points
- 22
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Appealing pixel art, satisfying progression | The game features appealing pixel art, a satisfying sense of progression, and rewarding exploration. Players found the world engaging, with well-designed puzzles and a good balance of challenge and relaxation. The game effectively blends familiar elements with its own unique style. | 95% |
| Nostalgic, Zelda/Metroidvania-like experience | The game is often compared to Metroidvania and Zelda-style games, with some reviewers noting similarities to Graveyard Keeper and Dark Souls. It offers a nostalgic feel and a classic sensibility. | 67% |
| Well-balanced and engaging puzzles | The puzzles are well-designed, striking a balance between being engaging and not overly difficult. Players found them logical and interconnected, leading to satisfying 'aha' moments without requiring excessive time or effort. | 26% |
| Good value for the price | Many reviewers felt the game was worth its price, especially when purchased on sale. The short length is acceptable given the low price, and the game provides a good playtime-to-price ratio. | 18% |
| Blends puzzles, combat, exploration | The game blends puzzle-solving, combat, and exploration elements, with a vast world to explore and a liked region-capturing mechanic. Combat is initially tricky but becomes easier as the player acquires new weapons and upgrades. | 15% |
| Varied weapons and upgrade system | The game features a varied arsenal of weapons designed for different types of enemies, and the hero can be upgraded by acquiring new weapons and enhancing stats. | 6% |
| Short, fast-paced with fast travel | The game is short and fast-paced, with a fast travel system that allows players to quickly warp around and explore the map. | 4% |
| Keyboard/mouse controls are good | Some reviewers found that playing with a keyboard and mouse is more comfortable than using a gamepad. | 4% |